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Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (483+ words) Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices. In its latest review, the energy regulator raised the…...
AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (668+ words) The owner of the AA and BSM driving schools must pay refunds to more than 80, 000 learners after failing to disclose the total price for lessons upfront when booking online, following an investigation by the competition watchdog. Affected customers will share…...
Leicester hauliers call for fuel support over rising prices
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (485+ words) A haulier is calling for government support as rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East drive up operating costs. Matt Prewett, network operations manager at Hawks Haulage in Leicester, said the cost of filling up a lorry…...
Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric convertible car
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (351+ words) Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new two-seater electric convertible model. The BMW-owned company said it will create just 100 of the Project Nightingale cars and will be hand-built at the Rolls-Royce headquarters in Goodwood, West Sussex, with deliveries anticipated…...
Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black boxes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1270+ words) Motability drivers under the age of 30 say they are "horrified" by rule changes that mean their vehicles will be fitted with compulsory black boxes. They will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating....
Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (424+ words) The price of petrol and diesel has stopped rising after 43 days of increases, according to the latest figures from motoring organisation the RAC. The temporary ceasefire in the Gulf has brought the price of crude oil down from its recent…...
Thousands of EV charging points to be installed across Thurrock
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) Thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed across a borough in Essex to encourage motorists to switch to more eco-friendly transport. Zest will deliver 4, 046 public charging points across Thurrock over the next 15 years after being awarded a…...
What is happening to UK fuel and petrol prices?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1226+ words) Motorists in the UK have faced higher fuel costs due to the US-Israel war with Iran. Wholesale oil and gas prices surged when the conflict began on 28 February, with the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East slowing…...
Six Isle of Man Airport EV charging points get planning approval
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (363+ words) Six electric-vehicle charging points are set to be installed at Isle of Man Airport after receiving planning approval. The plans, submitted by Manx Utilities, will see six 160-k W electric-vehicle charging points installed at the airport beneath a solar panel…...
How holidays, food and clothes soon cost you more - despite the Iran ceasefire
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (253+ words) Petrol and diesel costs have soared since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran and there are warnings food, holidays and even clothes could also get more expensive. News of a. .. How the cost of holidays, food and clothes…...